The application of the tools of the scientific method to answer questions specifically about interpersonal relationships. For example: How can couples rebuild trust when attempting to overcome an incident of infidelity?

A statement that predicts (specifies) relationships between variables in a research study. E.g., one might predict that quality time spent together (variable 1) is positively correlated to relationship satisfaction (variable 2) during the first year of marriage.

[image]Individuals high in both masculine and feminine traits are referred to as ___________ . They are not constrained by stereotypic gender roles regarding males and females.

Intrapersonal or Interpersonal?

Lauren thinking about her close relationships and subsequently feeling discouraged.

A blend of positive masculine and feminine personality traits which generally results in a better-balanced individual.

Specifying how variables in a research study will be observed and measured. [E.g., using the Beck Depression Inventory to measure depression while studying the role of depression in couples who experience infidelity in their relationship.]

Andy (who is stereotypically male) reads a research study which finds that androgynous individuals tend to have higher self-esteem, compared to those who subscribe to stereotypic gender roles. Andy feels angered and threatened by this finding and concludes that the research study must be flawed. Andy is violating which guideline for critical thinking?

Begin with a Theory--State a Hypothesis--Operationally Define Terms--Choose a Measurement Strategy--Design the Study--Analyze Data &

Draw Conclusions.

Going beyond rigid sex-role categories (of males being masculine and females being feminine) to achieve a personal synthesis allowing for flexible behavior across situations. Both sexes adopting instrumental and expressive traits, as fitting.

Intrapersonal or Interpersonal?

Fred and Wilma disagreeing over what should be their daughter Pebbles' bedtime.

Refers to your appraisal of your worth or how much you value (or devalue) yourself.

You believe that you can manage a difficult conversation with your friend. This specific belief reflects _______ and may help you to persist in the task even though the conversation is challenging.

Self-Efficacy

(Your belief in your specific capabilities or capacity.)

Phillip understands that studying the Psychology of Human Relationships involves accepting uncertainty, knowing that many real-life questions have "no easy answers". This makes sense to Phillip given that real life involves much ambiguity and uncertainty.

Which critical thinking guideline does Phillip demonstrate?

Edith believes she will do well on her Psych. 2000 exams, does well the midterm exam, and believes even more firmly now that she will do well on the remaining final exam.

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Your conceptualization of "who you are" and "where you are going in life". Involves crisis, exploration, and commitment phases.

Refers to beliefs concerning whether or not you can accomplish particular tasks or perform specific activities. For example, you may have a strong belief (i.e., are confident) that you can resolve conflict in a relationship when someone is upset with you.

What the body experiences when there is a perceived demand to adjust. Signs of this may include: headaches, forgetfulness, fatigue, frustration.

An event or circumstance (internal or external) that makes demands on people and requires some type of adjustment, response, or adaptation.

Examples include: major life changes, daily hassles, negative thoughts, time deadlines, work overload.

Felix's father discovers that he has fibromyalgia and now worries about being able to financially provide for his family.

Felix, who is very close to his father, indirectly experiences an increase in stress, in relation to his father's health difficulties.

The accumulation of stress across a number of adverse (stressful) events.

Bart fails his lifeguarding class, gets a flat tire on the way home, and finds out that he will have to pay again to retake the class.

The highest level of the Diversity Attitude Scale--reflects complete acceptance of someone who is considerably different from oneself, and coincides with a "we need each other" sentiment.

The mid-point of the Diversity Attitude Scale--reflects an acceptance of someone who is significantly different from oneself, and is congruent with an "I respect their right to be or to think that way" view.

An anonymous individual posts an offensive comment on an Internet blog claiming that all members of a particular group are evil and should be punished. This (unfortunately) reflects total non-acceptance of individuals who are different from oneself, consistent with an "I work to keep you out" mentality. What level is this on the Diversity Attitude Scale?

The "D" step in the ABCDE

Cognitive-Restructuring Model?

DISPUTATION--Evidence?, Alternative Explanations?, Implications?, Usefulness?

Thinking about our course content, discussing its application, and applying this understanding to one's interpersonal relationships through experiential learning.

Working Knowledge